Students measure an assortment of items using metric measurements. In this measurement instructional activity, students measure using length, mass, and volume units of measurement. They convert between units. Students learn a mnemonic to...

Here is really nice set of resources on scientific notation. Eighth and ninth graders explore the concept of multiplying and dividing in scientific notation. In this multiplying and dividing numbers in scientific notation...

Who doesn't enjoy an engaging scavenger hunt? Here, scholars listen to, and discuss, the informative text, Where is my Continent? by Robin Nelson. They then explore the seven continents and four major oceans using...

Despite some advances made during the Reconstruction Era following the Civil War, the period from 1887 through 1929, African Americans serving in Congress suffered severe setbacks due to Jim Crow Laws and voter suppression. Class members...

Here is a very good lesson on magnets, magnetism, and magnitic fields that is chock full of great activities for you to implement with your young scientists. Learners discover the properties of magnets, look at the forces of attraction...

See how art can communicate the idea of working together with your class. They will view art and describe space, color, shape, and lines in art. Then they will overlap in their art to show a sense of space. In the end, they will be able...

Students work on jumping and landing skills and cooperation. This lesson enables students to better use in space, while learning different colors. In this game, everyone is a winner.

Learners move within the gymnasium area while working on color/shape recognition, change of speed and directional movements, and cooperation/teamwork. In this FUN-damental movement lesson, students work in partners on a treasure chest...

Students make play dough. In this cooperation lesson, students practice working together in a group. Students work in small groups to make play dough. They discuss how they cooperated and how it was beneficial to completing the project.

Students read "The Brand New Kid" and identify the behaviors of a student who helps others with their work. In this conflict resolution lesson, students predict what will happen and how the problem will be resolved. Students discuss the...

Students play a game about dragons and jewels to learn cooperation, coordination, communication, and to have fun. In this dragons and jewels lesson plan, one group of knights guard the jewels, and one group of dragons try to get the jewels.

Students study how to better their cohesion and communication skills.  In this investigative lesson students work in teams and learn how to communicate better as they help to solve problems and communicate their needs. 

Students explore with quadrilaterals.  In this roping quadrilaterals lesson, students work in cooperative groups to play the game, "Question, please!" in order to identify, describe, compare and classify quadrilaterals....

Students study the field of archeology. In this archeology lesson, students participate in 12 activities that require them to examine archeology, garbology, artifacts, ethical issues, and field specific vocabulary.

Students explore ethics. In this science ethics instructional activity, students examine science lab classroom ethics as they consider various scenarios that encourage authentic student discussion and the formulation of guidelines and...

Young scholars explore Huntington's Disease. In this biology lesson, students read My Friend Linda and examine the ethical issues brought to light in the story. Young scholars discuss biotechnology issues and genetic testing.

Students identify inclusive procedures for activities. In this social skills lesson, students perform skits that illustrate inappropriate as well as appropriate classroom behavior.

Students participate in a game while naming the parts of a sentence. In this silly sentence lesson, students are divided into teams they must identify specific cards related to the parts of the sentence the teacher is asking them about....

Students develop an understanding of how the Great Depression impacted people. In this writing, analyzing and cooperative groups lesson, students inquire about the Great Depression. Students identify problems children faced during...

Students practice using their estimation skills by utilizing apples.  In this percentage lesson, students utilize a scale and an apple to discover the percentage of each bite they take.  Students share their data with the rest...

Students form small, cooperative learning groups, research a major Chinese dynasty and present their findings to the classroom in this multi-day lesson adaptable to many different age levels.

Elementary schoolers take part in a very good instructional activity which has them watch video, conduct experiments, complete hands-on activities, and work in cooperative groups. The educationally-rich activities are clearly-explained,...

An excellent series of five lessons on China awaits you and your young geographers. In these lessons, learners engage in hands-on activities, watch streamed video, access websites, and complete activities in cooperative groups in order...

Upper elementary and middle school learners engage in this awesome lesson plan on the Civil War. In it, they watch streamed video, perform Internet research, engage in hands-on activities, and use their geography skills to locate...